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Things To Know About Wine
1. Fortified Wine - A wine that is given a higher alcohol content with distilled grape additives. Port and Sherry are examples of fortified wines commonly found on the market.
2. Grape Vine DNA – Ampelography is the most common way to identify a particular grape vine, but modern science is changing this. Yep, DNA tests are actually being used to identify the specific vines. Can the perfect vine be far away?
3. Varietal Characteristics of Wine – This term refers to the presentation of the grape in the wine. If it provides a efficient and clear odor and taste, it is considered to have varietal characteristics.
4. Canopy Management – A term used at wineries that refers to training vines. The goal is to get the vines and grapes exposed to the sun by training them to grow up a trellis structure.
5. Julienas Beaujolais – A rich and powerful vintage. Unique among wines, it is considered a spicy vintage. The name is derived from Julius Caesar.
6. Understanding Wine Vintages – The year a wine is produced is important, but many do not understand why. The year is used to signify the growing season, specifically where it was a good year or not. In short, it is all about the weather.
7. Are Vintages Important – In the old days, the vintage of a wine was important as it defined the growing season for the grape. Bad seasons equated to less than stellar wine. With modern technology, this is really no longer the case.
8. Fat in Wine – As we grow more health conscious, many wonder if wine is fattening. Well, there is no fat in wine, but calories are there as always. An average glass contains just over 100 calories, about the same as a glass of grape juice.
9. Classic Red Grapes – As with their white brethren, there are relatively few classic red grapes used for wine making. They are Merlot, Syrah, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon.
10. Finding Beaujolais Wine – The French Beaujolais wine can be hard to find. Why? The word is not included on the labels. Instead, just the village and producer are.
The first rule of wine is not one you will read many places. Simply put, it is not to be intimidated. Just jump into it and learn as you go. You'll have a great time. Author: :: Hits: 4 :: Added: Tue Oct 09 2007 ::
